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BV04 SUU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 102,143 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 102,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 92,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch worn

Fail 22 May 2015 92,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch worn

Pass 20 May 2014 87,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in o/s section of steering rack under load on limits

Pass 31 May 2013 80,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside tyres on 2mm tread

Fail 13 Oct 2012 77,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside tyres on 2mm tread

Fail 8 Oct 2011 71,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,652 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 66,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres 3mm tread and nearside rear

Fail 17 Oct 2009 61,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 3mm tread and nearside rear

Fail 18 Sep 2008 52,638 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES.ON 3MM TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING OFFSIDE REAR ON 1.6MM TREAD. NEASIDE ON 2MM TREAD

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,638 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES.ON 3MM TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING OFFSIDE REAR ON 1.6MM TREAD. NEASIDE ON 2MM TREAD

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BV04 SUU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV04 SUU registered?

BV04 SUU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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